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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.14, 243.12 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.14, 243.12 and 160.08 is: 238.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.14 : 243.12 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.14/243.12 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.14x = 243.12 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.14x = 38,918.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,918.65/163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.56

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